SeatsRecall 26V-014 · 2025–2026 Forest River Bus Trans Tech School Bus
Forest River Bus, LLC recall 26V-014 covers 67 2025–2026 Forest River Bus Trans Tech School Bus for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on January 16, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 37% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V014000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River bus, LLC (Forest River Bus) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Trans Tech school buses. The modified seating floor plan may exceed the the rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). As such these vehicles fail to comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other Than Passenger Cars."
The risk
Overloading the rear axle may cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will modify the seating free of charge and provide a refund for lost seating capacity as necessary. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River Bus customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River Bus's number for this recall is 05-2015.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
37%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 6, 2025 to December 12, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.